Who would have ever thought that neon signs would evoke feelings of nostalgia? But lately I’ve been noticing them when I travel. The town of Prineville, Oregon was full of them, like this Real Estate sign.
And this men’s ware shop.
Even the jewelry store had a cool old sign.
Mitchell, Oregon is just a wide spot in the road, but look at this cool hotel sign.
Bend, Oregon has been a boom town in the last couple of decades, but this old sign is still shining bright.
A few weeks ago in Fife, Washington, we passed this cool old sign. I only saw the sign, but Bob saw the little hamburger stand. When we went that was again last weekend, we decided to try the burgers. Good choice! They’ve been in business 60 years, and boy, do they have it figured out!
Nearby was this old motel.
You can tell I’m starting to obsess about these old signs. Ah, well, another harmless addiction. If you love them, too, send me photos of your favorites!
6 Responses
September 17th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
there is NO room for any neon signs on your property,well maybe one small one
September 18th, 2009 at 5:36 am
I love signs! I saw several on a road trip this summer. But getting speed driver to slow down or stop can sometimes be challenging. LOL. I have gotten quite good at taking pics at 55 miles per hour though. ;o) LOVE all your signs.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:37 am
P.S. you could put a small one on poppy! LOL
September 18th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Are ya gonna start collecting them? I can see them all in your yard, Bob making paths so that you can visit them…o’to have a dream!
September 19th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I love olds signs too. Remember the motel sign I loved so much in Wallace, ID? I’ll have to look for the pics. I especially love the “quick pick” in the burger sign. Ahh… you don’t get wordage like that now a days!
You really need a flickr… there are some really great sign groups there. Let your new addiction bloom!
September 25th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Oh I love these pictures. You must check out my friends blog http://www.vintageroadside.com they travel the country taking pictures of old neon and interesting architecture. They are currently on a cross country trip to the National historical preservation society convention with a Jake the Alligator Man replica we call stunt Jake.
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